Mitchel Taylor has opened up about his split from Ella Barnes to his Love Island co-stars.
The couple, who made it to the semi-final of summer Love Island 2023, announced their split via their Instagram Stories on Thursday.
In a statement, Ella B wrote: “Hi Guys, Just wanted to come on here and keep you all updated, as you deserve to know as I wouldn’t be where I am without you.”
“Unfortunately myself and Mitch have decided to end our relationship. I really wanted things to work out and I’m gutted that our journey has come to an end.”
“I wish Mitch all the best and hope he finds his happiness. It’s time for both of us to start a new chapter. Thank you so much for all the love and support, it means the world to me. Lots of Love, Ella xx,” she signed off.
In his own statement, Mitch wrote: “Morning everyone. As you have most likely seen Ella’s post sadly our relationship has come to an end.”
“We had no intentions of ending, but with out busy life’s at this moment and living the other side of the country made it extremely hard for it to work. I wish Ella nothing but the best as she is a lovely girl and deserves the world.”
Mitchel later appeared on a TikTok Live with his Love Island co-stars Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde.
Ella asked: “Mitch, how are you? We heard about the break-up – hope you’re alright!”
“Whose?,” Mitch replied, to which Ella said: “Yours”
Mitchel then said: “Oh yeah – I’m chilling. It is what it is init. Just busy people at the moment, haven’t got time for each other. She’s busy, I’m busy and blah, blah, blah…”
